London Underground workers have gone on a 24-hour strike, with all subway lines suspended in whole or in part. People are advised to avoid traveling where possible until midnight on Wednesday. The only transportation options that remain unaffected are buses, DLR services and trams, although everything is expected to be busier than usual. The Elizabeth line runs with serious delays, while the London Overground runs a reduced route until 6.30pm, with about half the scheduled trains running. This is Tube’s fourth strike for 2022 so far. The RMT union said the controversy, which has led to both the current metro strike and railway strikes across the country this week, was about job cuts, wage freezes and working conditions. “RMT supports the campaign for a square agreement for all employees in view of the cost of living crisis and our current campaign is part of this overall campaign which means that public services must be properly funded and all employees properly paid on good terms.” , she said in a statement.
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What days and hours will the Tube network be down?
In a statement on the strikes, TfL said: “TfL services and national railways will be affected by the strikes from Tuesday 21 June to Sunday 26 June.” This takes into account not only the London Underground exit (from midnight on 21 June to midnight on 22 June), but also the wider upheaval caused by rail strikes across the UK, as 40,000 workers railway workers take part in the labor action on 21, 23 and 25 June. This means that most trips during the TfL network on Tuesday 21 June will be out of bounds, but they also cover TfL refunds for the other six days of the week when RMT staff members may go on strike. Read our complete guide to strike dates and times: Lucy Thackray21 June 2022 12:53 1655810634
Are Eurostar trains affected by UK railway strikes?
Due to the labor action, Eurostar said it is running a reduced schedule between 21 and 25 June. If you have a ticket for a trip on June 22 or 24 and your train is not listed as canceled or delayed, it means that it is scheduled to run normally. Some trains will depart later than usual and some extra trains will run on strike days. If you prefer to postpone your trip to avoid travel during the strike period, you can exchange your reservation for free with a trip on a different date / time. Read our complete guide to canceling Eurostar services here: Helen Coffey21 June 2022 12:23 1655809279
Bicycle rentals increased by 46 percent
As Londoners try to roam the capital during today’s metro strike, bicycle use is skyrocketing.
Tube saw 80,000 inputs / outputs, down 95 percent last Tuesday There have been 1.42 million London bus journeys, 7% higher than last week Recruitment in the Santander Cycle increased by 46 percent compared to yesterday
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Why are Tube workers on strike?
Today’s subway strike is linked to more workers across the UK’s rail network, with the controversy focusing on working conditions, wage freezes and the erosion of benefits. In a statement, the RMT union claimed that “as a result of transport austerity” provoked by the Conservative government “which cut 4 4 billion in funding from the National Rail and Transport for London”, the train companies took action:
Attack the Railroad Pension Program and the TfL system, reducing benefits, making staff work harder and making them poorer in retirement, while paying increased contributions. Cutting thousands of jobs on the rail network, without providing a guarantee for non-compulsory redundancies. Reduce infrastructure safety inspections by 50 percent to facilitate mass layoffs. Attack on working conditions, conditions and practices in the form of internal fire and re-employment, including reduction of existing wages and increase of working week. Resumption of disputes over the role and responsibility of the security guard and massive cuts in catering services. Closing every ticket office in the UK regardless of the accessibility needs of different passengers Reduction of real wages for most of our members through long-term wage freezes and well below RPI inflation wage proposals.
The union said: “Faced with such an aggressive agenda of cuts in jobs, conditions, wages and pensions, RMT has no choice but to defend our members industrially to stop this race to the bottom.” Helen Coffey21 June 2022 11:34 1655805848
The Elizabeth line operates with serious delays
The Elizabeth line runs between Paddington and Liverpool Street but with serious delays. Reduced service is running between Paddington and Reading / Heathrow Airport and between Liverpool Street and Shenfield due to today’s strike. Helen Coffey21 June 2022 11:04 1655804569
Londoners urged to ‘avoid travel’
The official TfL tips are: “On Tuesday, June 21, avoid traveling if you can. If you must travel, complete your journey before 18:00. “On Wednesday, June 22, avoid traveling by subway before midnight.” However, if you have a necessary trip to make, there are some options available: buses, DLRs and trams should be running normally (although they will be much busier). London Overground offers reduced service until 18:30. the Elizabeth line operates with severe delays. and walking, cycling, scooters and cabins offer alternatives. Read our complete guide to getting around during the strike: Helen Coffey21 June 2022 10:42 1655802476
The disturbance will continue until Wednesday morning
Today’s metro strike is likely to continue to affect travel in the capital until Wednesday. TfL said the London Underground would not run until 8am on June 22 and had specifically advised people to avoid traveling until midnight. TfL’s advice states: “Avoid traveling by subway until mid-morning – the break is likely to continue. Reduced service on the London Overground and Elizabeth line until midnight. Helen Coffey21 June 2022 10:07 1655801029
All lines suspended or partially suspended
All lines have been suspended in whole or in part during the current metro strike, with no trains running on eight London Underground lines:
Bakerloo Victoria Piccadilly Metropolitan Feast Hammersmith & City Cycle Waterloo & City
The Central, North and Country Lines have been partially suspended – no trains pass through central London, but they offer some sporadic services in the outer zones. Helen Coffey21 June 2022 09:43 1655800386
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s travel liveblog. We will bring you all the latest updates during the day. Helen Coffey21 June 2022 09:33
